Modernization
DOJ taps General Dynamics for IWN wireless comm system
The network will provide consolidated communications among the federal, state and local levels of government and law enforcement.
People
GSA seeks Web program to track projects
The agency wants an easy-to-manage program with a single interface to open information about its Public Building Service to stakeholders.
People
Coast Guard takes over Deepwater
The service will assume the role of lead systems integrator for the $24 billion acquisition program.
People
OMB's Burk: Use architecture to improve your mission
Too many agencies are spending resources to comply with OMB's requirements instead of improving their processes, the government's chief architect said.
People
Wagner: Don’t blame the IG
Blaming the IG is like faulting the press when it reports on government waste, fraud and abuse.
Modernization
GAO: DOD’s business architecture needs details
Its approach does not provide enough guidance for military components to implement the strategy, according to a new report.
Digital Government
Welles: Now it’s your turn to blog
Agencies face the challenge of balancing the old and new ways of communicating with the public.
Acquisition
Software on tap
Software-as-a-service providers are back with new and more popular offerings.
Acquisition
A tip of the iceberg?
Sen. Grassley’s inquiry into GSA’s contract with Sun could open up a wider investigation.
Cybersecurity
USPS shifts to electronic personnel records
The digital system will safeguard employee records in a secure central database.
People
Novak: Use knowledge management for succession planning
Agencies let too much knowledge walk out the door when senior managers retire.
People